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F864 VDU

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,275 mi
Last recorded142,275 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF864 VDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 142,275 miles

BATTERY CARRIER CORRODING

CHASSIS REPAIRED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SWIVELS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,372 miles

Base of battery box corroded

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turrets

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 136,372 miles

Base of battery box corroded

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turrets

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached Nut loose & arm loose on shaft. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 131,597 miles

Base of battery box corroded

Chassis repaired in various areas

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turret

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Light corrosion on areas of chassis

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

slight weep of oil from sump plug

Fail 6 Feb 2023 131,370 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Base of battery box corroded

Chassis repaired in various areas

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turret

Hazard warning switch faulty No Tale tail light (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Light corrosion on areas of chassis

N/S front sphere seal damp

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,090 miles

Base of battery box corroded

Chassis repaired in various areas

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turret

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Light corrosion on areas of chassis

Limited reserve travel on parking brake lever.

N/S front sphere seal damp

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

Fail 7 Feb 2022 125,090 miles

Base of battery box corroded

Chassis repaired in various areas

Corrosion on both front shock absorbers top mounting turret

Light corrosion on all coil springs

Light corrosion on areas of chassis

Limited reserve travel on parking brake lever.

N/S front sphere seal damp

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight wear in rear prop shaft splines

Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by strut top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front sphere seal damp

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight corrosion around pedal box

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slider bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear chassis has been repair welded

all coil springs have corrosion

centre/rear crossmember has surface corrosion

corrosion on battery box

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering damper bush

small chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2021 118,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering arm damper (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front tie rod bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front tie rod rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front tie rod bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front chassis has surface corrosion

Front steering arm damper bush slightly worn

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front chassis has heavy surface corrosion by strut mount

Nearside Front sphere seal damp

Nearside battery box corroding

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play slider bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear axle "A" frame ball joint has slight play

Rear chassis has been repair welded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs has corrosion

centre/rear crossmember has surface corrosion

slight corrosion around pedal box

slight oil leak from engine

small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,018 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Extensive repairs to rear of vehicle chassis.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Swept area of wipers reduced slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2018 205,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced after rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced after rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inside of rear cross member & where rear cross member is attached to chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

wipers slow to get going & slightly restricted sweep of screen.

Pass 30 Aug 2017 205,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

coil spring corroded Light corrosion on all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 205,505 miles

front propshaft worn

limited reserve travel on handbrake

rear axle brake pipe not correctly supported in clips

slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

surface corrosion on chassis throughout

wear in light switch

Pass 18 May 2015 204,060 miles

Exhaust silencer corroding on outer skin

Front number plate slightly obscured

General corrosion to chassis members

Offside rear bump stop missing from suspension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2015 204,011 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroding on outer skin

Front number plate slightly obscured

General corrosion to chassis members

Offside rear bump stop missing from suspension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 200,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front grille removed at time of retest

osr bump stop not working

rear seat folded down unable to check seatbelts

Fail 6 May 2014 200,575 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osr bump stop not working

rear seat folded down unable to check seatbelts

Pass 21 May 2013 197,124 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 May 2013 197,122 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 192,286 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 192,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 185,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 185,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

prop shaft loose at transmittion brake

Pass 24 May 2010 178,834 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 173,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 172,017 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 172,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 167,960 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 167,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 162,081 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 162,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F864 VDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F864 VDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F864 VDU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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